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Governor Wes Moore Statement on President Trump's Executive Order Ending Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights
Published: 3/28/2025

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today released the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order ending federal workers' collective bargaining rights.

“Maryland w​​ill always have the backs of working people and organized labor. And amid the draconian federal cuts impacting public servants across our state, our partnership with organized labor has become more important than ever. In Maryland, we will continue to fight to protect collective bargaining rights, ensure fair wages and benefits, and secure better working conditions for all Marylanders. 

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The White House Presidential Actions

Recent Presidential Actions & Executive Orders (March 2025)

  • Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful (March 28, 2025)
    ➤ Focuses on urban safety and beautification efforts in Washington, D.C., promoting crime reduction and environmental improvements.

  • Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (March 27, 2025)
    ➤ Adjusts policies regarding which employees and agencies are subject to federal labor-management relations programs.

  • Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History (March 27, 2025)
    ➤ Aims to revise educational policies and historical narratives to ensure accurate and balanced representations of American history.

  • Addressing Risks From WilmerHale (March 27, 2025)
    ➤ Addresses potential conflicts of interest or legal risks associated with the WilmerHale law firm in relation to federal matters.

  • Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States (March 26, 2025)
    ➤ Modifies trade regulations affecting the import of vehicles and automobile parts to support domestic industry and economic policy.

  • Executive Grant of Clemency for Devon Archer (March 26, 2025)
    ➤ Grants clemency to Devon Archer, signaling a presidential decision on a specific legal case or conviction.

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EMPOWERING PARTNERS Join the statewide initiative to strengthen and grow local self-advocacy groups. Contact Natalie Dohner, NDohner@TheArcMD.org to get connected to your local group! Visit http://www.thearcmd.org/empowering-partners/ for meeting details! Upcoming Self-Advocacy Group Meetings by Location People On the Go of Southern Maryland - Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties 4/2 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Virtual) People First - Harford and Cecil Counties 4/3 | 5:30-6:30 PM (In-Person @ The Arc NCR) 4513 Philadelphia Road, Belcamp, MD 21017 Self-Advocates of Frederick County 4/9 | 4:00-5:30 PM (In-Person @ The Arc at Market Street) 555 S Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 STAND Together - Montgomery County 4/9 | 6:00-7:00 PM (In-Person @ The Arc Montgomery County) 7362 Calhoun Place, Rockville, MD 20855 New Hope for All - Baltimore City & Baltimore County 4/16 | 6:00-7:00 PM (In-Person @ The Arc Baltimore Headquarters) 7215 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 People Power - Howard County 4/21 | 12:00-1:30 PM (In-Person @ The Arc of Howard County) 11735 Homewood Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 Inspiration Advocates - Carroll County 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (In-Person @ The Arc of Carroll County) 180 Kriders Church Road, Westminster, MD 21158 Living Boldly - Anne Arundel County & Mid-Shore Bi-Annual Collective Meeting 4/30 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (In-Person @ The Atreeum) 610 N Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Supported by the Maryland Community Health Resources DDA. The views presented here are those of the author and not necessarily those of the DDA or its staff. This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $126,887 with 100% funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. Logos: The Arc Maryland Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council People On the Go Maryland

Local Self-Advocacy Groups

Although the Legislative Session ends in April, advocacy is a year-round affair: Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to join a local self-advocacy group, supported by our Empowering Partners initiative, to make positive changes in the community! Find your group and their next meeting at http://www.thearcmd.org/empowering-partners

 

DDA Budget Update

If you have not seen it, take a look at The Arc Maryland's recent update on the DDA Budget. 

The Senate Budget and Taxation (B&T) Committee announced their budget decisions for FY26. 

Funding in the Senate B&T's Budget numbers and language are similar to the House Appropriations' decisions shared last week, with a few notable exceptions. In the Senate, the language around the Geographic Differential was clarified to be reduced to 10% above "rest of state" rates, LISS individual grant limits were increased to $1,000 max per grant, End the Wait Act Implmentation Funding would be restored at $6 million, and the Dedicated Hours intent (based on the approved Medicaid Waiver) was memorialized to protect this funding in a person's budget when they have a need for dedicated hours for daytime behavioral 1:1/2:1, medical 1:1/2:1, or for recovery, transition, having less than 40 hours of a meaningful day service, or retirement.

These decisions confirm the restoration of significant amounts of the DDA budget previously targeted for cuts and cost containment measures and restored through a collaborative effort between the House, Senate, and Governor's office. Below outlines decisions released throughout the legislative session to restore funding to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).

Any differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget, including differences in budget language, will have to be worked out in Conference Committee. The Legislative Session is scheduled to end on April 7th.

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NEXTGEN SYNERGY is a best practice consortium model supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. 

MEMBER BENEFITS 

Expert Training and CEUs: Build skills and earn CEU credits through targeted training for DSPs and clinicians. 

Strengthen Your Workforce: Empower DSPs and clinical teams with ongoing professional development. Collaborative Solutions: Solve complex challenges through expert-led case discussions. 

Enhance and Grow: Expand service delivery models and explore new revenue streams to strengthen long-term sustainability.

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Employ Prince George's Request for Quotes 

A digital graphic for Employ Prince George’s, Inc. announces a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Youth Career Connections (YCC) Career Camps, identified as RFQ No.: EPGRFQ-008. The image has a professional background featuring a meeting scene, with blue and orange design elements. The text states that quotes must be submitted via an online grant application portal and emphasizes a submission deadline of April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST.

Make an Impact: Equip Young Minds for Meaningful Careers! Submit a quote today: tinyurl.com/RFQ417.

Employ Prince George’s (EPG) is seeking qualified vendors to design and deliver Career Camps for students in Prince George’s County through our Youth Career Connections (YCC) program!

YCC helps bridge the gap between school and work by providing exposure, exploration, and hands-on experiences in high-demand industries, including:

• Healthcare & Social Assistance

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Construction & Real Estate

• Information Technology

• Business Services

• …and more!

We invite nonprofits, community-based organizations, colleges, universities, labor training entities, and more to submit proposals to create innovative and impactful programming that prepares students for meaningful careers.

Deadline: April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST

Learn more & apply today: employpg.org/rfps/

Responses must be submitted via our online grant application portal, which can be accessed by visiting, tinyurl.com/RFQ417.

#RFQ #WeAreEPG #YouthCareerConnections #CareerCamps #WorkforceDevelopment #PrinceGeorgesCounty #FutureReady #Youth #YoungAdults

 

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Apprenticeships: A Proven Solution to Build and Retain Your Talent Pipeline

Howard County Office of Workforce Development 

A proud partner of the American Job Center Network

 

Why should you have a Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeships are an industry-driven model proven to attract, train, and retain a highly skilled workforce.

  • Registered apprenticeships increase productivity for companies and reduce turnover costs.
  • According to US Department of Labor statistics, 91% of apprentices remain on the job one year after employment and report high levels of loyalty and motivation.  
  • Build the right training model and create flexible options that ensure workers develop the right skills.

To view a brief presentation, click below:

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HOWARD COUNlY INCENTIVES 
Supporting businesses in developing New Registered Apprenticeships or reactivating existing ones. 
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Virtual NAMI Conference Proposals 

Conference date: on June 6th and 7th, 2025

Submit innovative and exciting proposals to fill our workshop and plenary time slots.

Sample Topics Including:

Emerging and best practice treatment for specific disorders; benefits and how to access them; specific supportive services; trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and/or peer services; early detection and intervention, criminal justice; servicing racial minorities and other underserved populations; substance use; physical health; developmental and behavioral disorders; handling specific situations like crises and disappearance; and advocacy and policy initiatives, specific policy topics, etc.

Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, May 2nd, 2025.

Please use this form: https://forms.office.com/r/8v1dWnFgDC to submit your proposal.

In addition to the proposal, please submit a bio (up to 150 words) and resume for each presenter. You can also include headshots.

 

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Nonprofits like yours tackle tough problems with limited resources…

SWAP is a technology, which paired with your trust, builds mission capacity through an innovative, simple-to-use, web-based tool. Using it means elevating your access to talent and resources while sharing yours with other partners old and new. Your mission awaits:

Does your nonprofit need help with:

  • grant writing?
  • a better website?
  • improved financial analysis?
  • securing event or meeting space?
  • finding transportation?
  • more staff and volunteers?

If you answered YES to any, consider joining a cohort of nonprofits who are using this amazing tool and have exchanged more than 60 resources to-date. Please contact Rita Hamlet, SWAP Project Coordinator with questions at rita@swapshare.org 

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